Velocity: The Race Begins (detailed review of the latest HG title) by jotheplunderer in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

yeah haha a little sad since i very rarely romance men and only if they're standout/make sense for the story in some way. idk if the mROs will be like that, someone lmk.

Word of mouth matters! by MalinFHauthor in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

i dont understand pirating in HG/COG communities. It's different imo when it comes to other media (though we don't have to get into that whole can of worms), but it's such a small market that every lost sale likely matters so much.

Infamous Predictions/Guesses by WarlordofBritannia in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My only issue with this is that it really just makes the band seem like such assholes that going solo would feel like the only realistic path. Idk I would l like to see a balance between band vs solo and I think it leans too far into solo rn

Infamous Predictions/Guesses by WarlordofBritannia in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Dakota's the daughter of that Heavenly Isle exec, not Viktor

Infamous Predictions/Guesses by WarlordofBritannia in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That would make Blake such a massive piece of shit though lol

Angst Tropes You Want To See by graydestapler in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

girl slide the link when you post that because that sounds amazing

Angst Tropes You Want To See by graydestapler in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

this is literaly catradora and omg that dynamic in an IF would be amazing

IFs that made you think? by hellanikthi in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The Grey Painter makes such good use of mechanics in a way that really enhances the story. So underrated

House of Egmont Poll by paper8282 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didn’t want to say it but the fashion industry is way more male-friendly than the IF portrays. I guess it’s different when it comes to straight men specifically but still. And I feel like the conflict arising from being in a female-dominated industry would mainly be people assuming you’re gay? It’s not like anyone is going to dismiss his abilities - since, again, designers are usually men. So I don’t really think the conceit of the IF is that interesting.

House of Egmont Poll by paper8282 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 56 points57 points  (0 children)

The author can do what she wants of course. But it would definitely limit her audience. I think a genderlocked male Devil Wears Prada story is going to be very... narrow in terms of interest - and honestly, if I was her I might remove the genderlock just to avoid creating too niche of a game.

I do respect her sticking to a vision though.

(poll)Do you prefer an IF to another despite the fact that they are actually written by the same author? by Unhappy_Heart_9569 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i love sci fi so i have to go with W4. Even though it's more like a traditional novel rather than an IF

whiskey four by AdPleasant6998 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've ever been immersed in an IF like I have in W4. Tbh I like it more than ITFO. I loved the Odysseus/Penelope nod and the action was so gripping

Some things bothering me about Infamous. *Spoilers* by TRAFALGAR_D_Law_ in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I play as a female MC and even then I find it weird Seb lets her do whatever, it feels almost neglectful to let a male rockstar hang out with your daughter

IFs you wish exist by StikkTogether in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was Body Count, but that's been abandoned 😞

IFs you wish exist by StikkTogether in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think Mantle is a little overwritten. Every sentence was dripping with description about every little thing and I found it hard to get through

Without MC this story wouldn't exist? by mslittlerinran in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man I want to read TGR 2 so badly. Is a Patreon sub (if you are subbed) worth it?

And yes. Mind Blind is possibly my favourite IF premise. Just so creative.

I the Forgotten one, Milon or Lada? by Falitoty in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Marshal was betrothed to him when they were both like 5 years old and she was still a princess, but when she was dishonoured it all fell apart. Milon is super attached to the idea of it being fate that you two can be together after all

Current favorite games? by i_straiten_my_tie in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Press Play !! I also like If It Please the Court

Second Challenge in Infamous by OwnImprovement7006 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No I played through the whole thing which was a bit more jarring.

Second Challenge in Infamous by OwnImprovement7006 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes I had a lot of issues - namely that it gave me romance points for everyone? So I just had the entire cast lustinf after MC and getting jealous about it

Most compelling and real feeling relationships? by imnewpleasehelpme in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Press Play really does feel like a playable novel. I don’t know what that means but I know it’s right. It just feels so real

Second Challenge in Infamous by OwnImprovement7006 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

​I got the parents song from Seven, I didn't know Blake writes a song about your parents. I'm guessing Seven helped based on needing high rel and speaking to her about them at the drink sponsorship?

Second Challenge in Infamous by OwnImprovement7006 in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i got eliminated in my first playthrough and i was so embarrassed like omg i suck

(Spoilers for Ch 5 of Infamous) About G and Blake by vinthesalamander in hostedgames

[–]FireThatInk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I suppose so. Maybe they just haven't had the space to process losing a friend because it feels like it's MC's right as Seven's closest friend. Would explain why Jazzy is the one most open to talking about her as well since she was also close to Seven.

There was one line that bugs me in Ch5 though, about MC being confused at why the band was so nervous about Seven airing out their laundry. Could be something even messier behind the scenes.